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Aug 19, 2019

In a recent study it has been shown that the death rate as a result from a fall in the United states has more than doubled in the last 16 years.
Nicole and Tali discuss the alarming data and our role in it.

  • Why do we see such a high increase in death as a result of falls?
  • Is there soothing to be learned about the part of community in the prevention of death from falls?
  • Could The Otago program help?
  • Work with your older adults patient that at risk of fall or have had a fall on BOTH strength and balance, one of them is mot enough.
  • Encourage ambulation when safe